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What's so great about Speed King pedals?
I like Speed Kings well enough. I tend to always have one in use. I have worn out about a half dozen over the years, so I feel qualified to state that...
12 years agoI Love War!
I like the band post Burden a bit more. They were a very creative crew. Currently there seems to be a Lonnie Smith War, with just himself as an orig...
12 years ago1965 Trixon Luxus *must see*
"3-ply cross-grain laminated maple! And big slabs of the maple too!" Pretty sure they were 6 ply beech.
12 years agoAntique Jazz Bass Drum
That is very nice!
12 years agoVintage vs Modern Wraps
Thanks Calfskin, Great info.
12 years agoVintage vs Modern Wraps
I was just reading Trix on Trixon, and that company used a now defunct German company for their wraps. Made me wonder how many other companies made wr...
12 years agoA good source for nylon web straps for cases?
I buy that stuff at Mountain Equipment Coop, they have it on spools. They also have really good snaps that do the job. I expect other outdoor sport o...
12 years agoAnybody ever mount their cymbals like this?
I have something like the Staxx thing, but it needs to be tightened down to the cymbal stand with a tension rod--so the threads for the cymbal mount g...
12 years agoslotted key question
Slotted keys are frustratingly dissimilar. Sonors don't work for Premier, Premier don't work for Trixon, etc. The barrels have different diameters...
12 years agohigh bond double sided tape or 3M 30nf
Looks great!
12 years agoCleaning Vintage Drum Hardware
After I soak hardware over night (or two for some beat up trixon stuff I just got). I wipe them down twice with clean dry paper towel. (I don't worry...
12 years agoSmallest car to fit a drum set
I have had good luck with Honda's. But most of my drums are not as deep as some contemporary dimensions. Late 70's Honda Accord hatchback could take...
12 years agoAll About Hal...
Totally with you on celebrating Hal Blaine. He had a rare and swinging knack. I think you cannot really talk about Hal Blaine's drumming achievements...
12 years agoDrouyn drums cataogues
Delightful stuff. thanks!
12 years agoDispelling Myths and Setting the Record Straight
From vintagemore2000...
12 years ago